How to pronounce catachthonian
Say it like kat-uk-THOH-nee-un. Catachthonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH).
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- kat
- uk
- THOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catachthonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of catachthonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kat-uk-THOH-nee-un.
What does catachthonian mean?
- of or relating to the underworld
Questions about saying catachthonian
How do you pronounce catachthonian?
Say kat-uk-THOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkætəkˈθoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌkætəkˈθəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catachthonian?
Catachthonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOH). Broken into parts: kat · uk · THOH · nee · un.
Is catachthonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkætəkˈθəʊniən/ (kat-uk-THOH-nee-un).